Easy Read Factsheets
Making our public information easier to read and understand.
We will be providing most of our factsheets in easy read format (including pictures) so they are accessible to people who may have difficulty understanding our standard factsheets.
The most current versions of some of our factsheets are available on this webpage in easy read format and we are more than happy for these factsheets to be photocopied and distributed freely, but please ensure that you always use the most up-to-date copy. More factsheets will be added shortly.
If you require a version of any factsheet in another format or language please contact:
Care Direct 0845 1551 007.
Housing & accommodation
Help at home
Help with mobility problems
Safety in the home and personal safety
Services for carers
Applying for or renewing a Blue Badge
Financial support
Other information
Housing & accommodation
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS10a |
What to look for in a care home |
24 Jul 07 |
| FS10b |
Moving into a care home |
04 Aug 08 |
| FS2a |
Charges for home care, day centres & community meals |
07 Apr 08 |
| FS2b |
Charges for residential and nursing care |
07 Apr 08 |
| FS10c |
Paying for residential and nursing care |
07 Apr 08 |
| FS404 |
Housing |
29 Feb 08 |
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Help at home
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS51 |
Domiciliary care services and how they are arranged |
24 Jul 08 |
| FS52 |
Do you need day services? (787KB - pdf help) |
13 Sept 06 |
| FS55 |
Help with meals |
11 Aug 08 |
| FS79b |
Adapting your home |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS299 |
Moving and handling |
11 Feb 08 |
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Help with mobility problems
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS50a |
Help with bathing and showering |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS50b |
Bathing problems and simple solutions |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS50c |
Bathing diagrams appendix |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS79a |
Equipment to help in your home |
30 Jul 08 |
| FS299 |
Moving and handling |
11 Feb 08 |
| FS405 |
Where to buy RADAR keys in Devon |
29 Feb 08 |
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Safety in the home and personal safety
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS16b |
Keeping well and safe at home |
02 Oct 07 |
| FS16c |
Are you safe at home? |
02 Oct 07 |
| FS16a |
Falls are no laughing matter |
02 Oct 07 |
| FS12 |
Safeguarding adults from abuse |
05 Oct 07 |
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Services for carers
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS600 |
Helping carers to persue leisure, education, training and work |
03 Jul 08 |
| FS601 |
Carer assessment guidance notes |
03 Jul 08 |
| FS602 |
Take a Break Scheme for carers of adults |
07 Apr 08 |
| FS603 |
Short-term breaks in residential or nursing homes |
07 Apr 08 |
| FS605 |
Looking after your back - information for carers |
30 Jan 08 |
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Applying for or renewing a Blue Badge
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS9 |
Blue Badges |
21 Apr 08 |
| FS400 |
Parking for Blue Badge holders |
01 Jul 08 |
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Financial support
| Reference |
Factsheet |
Date |
| FS54 |
How much we pay for your community-based care |
05 Feb 07 |
| FS308 |
An easy guide to Direct Payments (200KB - pdf help) |
25 Jun 08 |
| FS403 |
Help to complete DLA forms |
01 Jul 08 |
| FS501 |
Attendance Allowance |
08 Apr 08 |
| FS502 |
Completing an Attendance Allowance form |
04 May 07 |
| FS503 |
Disability Living Allowance |
08 Apr 08 |
| FS504 |
Pension Credit |
08 Apr 08 |
| FS505 |
Council Tax |
04 May 07 |
| FS506 |
Carers Allowance |
08 Apr 08 |
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Other information
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